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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,905.24, 328,313.43 and 130,474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,905.24, 328,313.43 and 130,474.33 is: 180,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,905.24 : 328,313.43 = 130,474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,905.24/328,313.43 = 130,474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,905.24x = 328,313.43 × 130,474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,905.24x = 42,836,473,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836,473,988.47/237,905.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,056.88

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